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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1887

916 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 46

Concert at St. Vincent's Hospital

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 April 1887 · page 8

A concert in aid of the building fund of St. Vin[?] Hospital was held last evening in the new wing of [?] institution, which is now in course of construction. The extension now being caried out will be fitted for the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 11

"The Miner's Daughter," Brot Harte's poetical drama, especially written for Miss Carrie Swain, has drawn crowded audiences to the Criterion Theatre during the week, and the representation was witnessed last evening by a house…

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The Ladies The Country Dance

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 810

Trip it merrily, Trip it cheerily, Round and round, and over again; Down the middle…

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Concert at Katoomba

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 4

A very successful concert was given on Saturday, the 9th instant, in the Congregational Church, at the above place, the proceeds being devoted towards the Bulli…

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Buffaloes' Concert at Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 4

The concert given at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Nepean Lodge, R.A.O.B., Surrey Banner, was, considering the…

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Public School Teachers' Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 14

The Public school teachers of Sydney, representing, as was made apparent last night, an imposing array of musical talent, held a concert in the New Masonic Hall in aid of the Bulli Miners' Relief Fund. The audience was…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1887 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A very crowded audience witnessed the new programme presented by the Cogill Brothers and their Burlesque Company at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday evening. The entertaiment comprised minstrel[?]y, first part, o[?]o, and…

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Amusements. Italian Opera at the Theatre Royal. "Rigoletto."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 April 1887 · page 8

"Rigolotto" was given for the first time last night before a large audience. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Carrington, and suite were present. The opera is likely to be as popular here as it always is elsewhere, and certainly…

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Footlight Flashes. Operas of the Fast. Fireworks Under Difficulties. success oF the Easter Attractions. the Evergreen Drama of the Green Isle of Erin—the Yankee Play—minstrelsy—concerts

Referee · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 5

In the offices of the London newspapers there used in old times to be always a pretty considerable drain upon the staff at Christmas time, by reason of the…

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Concert at Newtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 8

A concert in aid of the funds of the St. Stephen's Young Men's Institute, Newtown, was given in the local Town Hall last night before a good audience. The programme, which comprised chiefly items of a popular character, was…

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Amusements. Italian Opera at the Theatre Royal— "Norma."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 April 1887 · page 8

Bellini's favourite opera, "Norma," was produced last night at the Theatre Royal before a crowded house. It is always admired, and has been popular ever since it was first brought out. And we believe the secret of its…

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Life Boat Band off Hope Concert

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 5

A benefit concert for the above was given in Temperance Hall on Saturday last and was fairly attended. His worship the Mayor took the chair. A varied and entertaining…

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Lady Carrington's Dance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 9

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Carrington gave their second dance on Tuesday evening at Government House when about 250 guests were present, the smallness of the…

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Pictures for Australia

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 856

Lovers of fine art in Australia (writes our London correspondent) will have a rare treat in the magnificent selection of works of British art which is going out for display at the Adelaide…

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Royal Standard Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 15

A very fair audience witnessed the periormancs or Shakespeare's tragedy of "Harulet" at the Standard Theatre last evening. Mr. Dampier's reading of the character of the Prince of Denmark is too well known to…

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A Simple Ball Dress

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 34

A very simple, pretty ball-grown may be made in ivory-white veiling and white faille, trimmed with white picot ribbon about an inch wide. Make the foundation skirt of white silk, two yards and a third…

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Balmain Lawn Tennis Club Concert

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 2

The above club gave a concert last Wednesday at the Campbell-street Lecture Hall, which introduced a number of our best local amateurs, especially our younger…

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The Buffalo-Hospital Concert

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 5

The concert given by those kindly and charitable beasts for the Balmain Cottage Hospital came oft with immense success on Thursday at Halfnight's Hall, where a…

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Concerts

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 850

Monsieur Kowalski's benefit concert, when "Elijah" was repeated, took place on Thursday last, at the Exhibition building, too late for this week's issue. The Sydney Liedertafel announce a grand concert…

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